During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.1197.

As result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday.

During leader remarks, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.1356, Workforce Investment Act of 2013.

At 11:08am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to proceed to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #227, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

11:29am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to adjourn;

Not Agreed to: 46-54

11:46am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to reconsider Executive Calendar #227, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit

Agreed To: 57-43

Senator Reid raised a point of order that the vote on cloture for all nominations other than for the Supreme Court is by majority vote. The point of order was not sustained by the Chair. Senator Reid then appealed the ruling of the Chair and asked for the yeas and nays.

At 12:10pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: does the ruling of the chair stand that the cloture vote for all nominations other than for the Supreme Court is not by majority vote? Senator Reid will vote no. (Appealing rule of the chair vote) Senator Reid will vote no;

The Appeal of the ruling of the chair was not sustained 48-52

The ruling of the chair was not sustained by a vote of 48-53.

Chair: UNDER THE PRECEDENT SET BY THE SENATE TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013,

Senator McConnell then appealed the ruling of the chair and asked for the yeas and nays.

MR. McCONNELL: MAKE A POINT OF ORDER THAT NOMINATIONS ARE FULLY
DEBATABLE URPD THE RULES OF THE SENATE UNLESS I WAS THERE OF
SENATORS CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVE VOTED TO BRING DEBATE TO A
CLOSE. UNDER THE PRECEDENT JUST SET BY THE SENATE, CLOTURE IS
INVOKED AT A MAJORITY. THEREFORE, I APPEAL THE RULING OF THE
CHAIR AND ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS.

At 12:35, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate?

Decision of the Chair: a vote on cloture for all nominations (other than for the Supreme Court) is by majority vote.

Sustained: 52-48

2:57pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, upon reconsideration;

Invoked: 55-43

Under the new cloture rules for nominations (Rule 22), a majority vote is required to invoke cloture on all nominations, except for nominations to the Supreme Court.

There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the Millett nomination.

Additional roll call votes are expected today.

We are working on an agreement to hold the cloture vote on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act, and the adjournment resolution this afternoon. We could vote around 3:45pm.

Under Rule 22, the filing deadline for second degree amendments is 1 hour prior to the beginning of the cloture vote. We are working on a consent to set the filing deadline for second degree amendments for later today, potentially for 5pm.

Another message will be sent once any agreement is reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 4:00pm today. Those votes are on the following items:

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act; and

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.1197, is 5pm today.

4:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act;

Not invoked: 51-44

Senator Reid changed his vote to no (for procedural reasons) and entered a motion to reconsider at a later time the vote by which cloture was not invoked.

4:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.28, adjournment resolution;

Adopted: 51-42

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Senator Schumer asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.1774, a bill to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 1 year. Senator Sessions objected.

If the Senate does not receive a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.28, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will meet conduct pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Friday, November 22nd at 11:15am

Tuesday, November 26th at 11:00am

Friday, November 29th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, December 3rd at 11:00am and

Friday, December 6th at 10:30am

If the Senate receives a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.28, the Senate will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, December 9th.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Reid motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Agreed to: 57-40-3(present)

2) McConnell motion to adjourn until 5:00pm; Not Agreed to: 46-54

3) Reid motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #327, the Millett nomination; Agreed to: 57-43

4) Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate (cloture on nominations (other than Supreme Court nominees) require the votes of three-fifths of Senators duly chosen and sworn and not a majority)(Reid appeal of the chair); the decision of the Chair was not sustained: 52-48

5) Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate (cloture on nominations (other than Supreme Court nominees) is a majority vote) (McConnell appeal of the chair); the decision of the Chair was sustained: 52-48

6) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, upon reconsideration; Invoked: 55-43

7) Motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; Not Invoked: 51-44

8) Adoption of S.Con.Res.28, Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives; Adopted: 51-42

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of the following bills:

S.1774, a bill to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 1 year. (Nelson-Schumer)

Last Floor Action:
9:03:02 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would
be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:21 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:26 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00:47 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:02:22 A.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

9:02:25 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bishop of UT to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:03:02 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:18:40 A.M.

H.R. 1900

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. H.R. 1900 — “To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.”

9:18:45 A.M.

H.R. 1900

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1900 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

9:18:58 A.M.

H.R. 1900

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 420 and Rule XVIII.

9:19:01 A.M.

H.R. 1900

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

9:19:08 A.M.

H.R. 1900

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1900.

10:10:27 A.M.

H.R. 1900

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-272 to require the application for a natural gas pipeline to include information to ensure that methane emissions will be minimized before the application can be considered for approval.

10:10:30 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 1.

10:16:59 A.M.

H.R. 1900

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:17:17 A.M.

H.R. 1900

An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-272 to strike the provision that requires FERC to automatically issue other agencies’ permits if the deadline is missed.

10:17:19 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 2.

10:27:09 A.M.

H.R. 1900

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:27:33 A.M.

H.R. 1900

An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-272 to toll the time limits until FERC has considered and responded to state or local objections or concerns about the pipeline project.

10:27:36 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3.

10:34:05 A.M.

H.R. 1900

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:34:32 A.M.

H.R. 1900

An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-272 to delay the implementation of the bill, if enacted, so long as sequestration is in effect.

10:34:35 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.

10:41:43 A.M.

H.R. 1900

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:42:02 A.M.

H.R. 1900

An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Dingell, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-272 to replace the bill with a requirement that GAO complete a study on what, if any, delays are expected by FERC or other federal, state, or local permitting authorities in issuing permits regarding the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline project.

10:42:06 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 5.

10:51:43 A.M.

H.R. 1900

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:52:03 A.M.

H.R. 1900

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

11:24:06 A.M.

H.R. 1900

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 605).

11:29:39 A.M.

H.R. 1900

On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 606).

On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 239 (Roll no. 609).

11:44:21 A.M.

H.R. 1900

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1900.

11:45:10 A.M.

H.R. 1900

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:45:57 A.M.

H.R. 1900

Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

11:46:25 A.M.

H.R. 1900

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith, with an amendment to prevent any provisions of the underlying bill from taking effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with appropriate regulatory agencies, determines that the implementation of the bill will not: adversely impact natural gas pipeline safety; or inhibit the ability of communities to meaningfully engage in the siting of natural gas pipelines that affect them.

11:50:25 A.M.

H.R. 1900

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

11:56:53 A.M.

H.R. 1900

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 610).

11:57:00 A.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a letter from the Honorable Tom Schedler, Secretary of State, State of Louisiana, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 16, 2013, the Honorable Vance M. McAllister was elected Representative to Congress for the Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.

11:58:19 A.M.

ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, Louisiana, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.

11:59:37 A.M.

The Dean of the Louisiana delegation, Representative Charles Boustany, and Represenative Cedric Richmond addressed the House and introduced Representative Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.

12:03:38 P.M.

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Louisiana, the whole number of the House is 432.

Mr. Rogers (MI) announced that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has ordered the bill, H.R. 3381, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, reported favorably to the House with amendments and that if Members wish to review the classified information, they should contact the committee’s director of security to arrange a time and date.

12:16:00 P.M.

Mr. Rogers (MI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on November 22. Agreed to without objection.

12:17:32 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:42:58 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.

2:42:10 P.M.

United States Merchant Marine Academy – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. King of NY.

2:42:15 P.M.

National Historical Publications and Records Commission – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2501, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission: Mr. Barr (KY).

2:43:15 P.M.

Mr. Larson (CT) moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:43:25 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

2:43:30 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2013.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Pillard nomination. If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act.

For the information of all Senators, during Thursday, November 7th’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:

– Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit and

5:30pmThe Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

Not Invoked:56-41 (1 voted present)

Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

6:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act;

Invoked: 97-1

There will be no further roll call votes during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Not Invoked:56-41 (1 voted present)

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act; Invoked: 97-1

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1557 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for graduate and medical education programs in children’s hospitals.

Passed S.1499, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 278 Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska, as the “Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office”.

Passed S.1512, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York as the “Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office”.

Adopted S.Res.290, Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1661, to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of up to $5,000,000 for information regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya that began September 11, 2012.

No Additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:11/12
7:24:13 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:11/12
5:01:42 P.M. -S. 252
DEBATE – The
House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 252.

Last Floor Action:11/12
2:02:25 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The
Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.

Last Floor Action:10/30
5:11:55 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on November 12, 2013, unless the House receives a message from the Senate
transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Res. 62, in which case the House shall
stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 1, 2013 at 11:20 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2094 and H.R. 3302.

2:11:52 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 5, 2013 at 12:22 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3080, with an amendment, requesting a conference with the House and appointing conferees; passed S. 42.

2:12:35 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 6, 2013 at 9:38 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2747.

2:12:56 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 7, 2013 at 11:13 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 287.

2:13:23 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 7, 2013 at 3:09 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 815.

2:13:59 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the Iran emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-72).

2:15:00 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:59 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.

5:01:13 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

5:01:24 P.M.

S. 252

Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 252 — “To reduce preterm labor and delivery and the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and to reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity.”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:22:29 P.M.

S. 252

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

5:22:39 P.M.

S. 330

Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 330 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish safeguards and standards of quality for research and transplantation of organs infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:40:58 P.M.

S. 893

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 893 — “To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:52:30 P.M.

H.R. 2871

Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2871 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.”

5:52:43 P.M.

H.R. 2871

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:52:46 P.M.

H.R. 2871

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2871.

6:02:06 P.M.

H.R. 2871

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

6:02:21 P.M.

H.R. 2922

Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2922 — “To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.”

6:02:46 P.M.

H.R. 2922

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:02:48 P.M.

H.R. 2922

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2922.

6:11:14 P.M.

H.R. 2922

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

6:12:01 P.M.

H. Res. 196

Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 196 — “Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.”

6:12:02 P.M.

H. Res. 196

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:12:04 P.M.

H. Res. 196

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.

6:21:41 P.M.

H. Res. 196

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holding objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:21:52 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

6:29:12 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.

6:30:34 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:30:51 P.M.

H.R. 2871

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2871 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.”

6:57:10 P.M.

H.R. 2871

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 571).

6:57:16 P.M.

H.R. 2922

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2922 — “To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.”

7:06:48 P.M.

H.R. 2922

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 3 (Roll no. 572).

7:07:09 P.M.

Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 403.

7:07:52 P.M.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Loebsack notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642.

7:10:11 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:24:13 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The period of morning business for debate only has been extended to 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minute each.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives a Message from the House that they have passed H.J.Res.59, as amended by the Senate, the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution (H.Con.Res.25, as amended with the text of S.Con.Res.8)

Senator Sessions objected and said that a unanimous consent request he could agree to would be to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives a Message from the House that they have passed H.J.Res.59, as amended by the Senate, the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution (H.Con.Res.25, as amended with the text of S.Con.Res.8)

Senator Sessions objected and said that a unanimous consent request he could agree to would be to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.72, a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014. Senator Reid asked that the request be modified to include an amendment to allow a clean CR to fund the entire government. Senator Cruz objected to the modification and Senator Reid objected to the original request.

Morning business for debate only has been extended until 7:00pm, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and in an alternating fashion between sides.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson(SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson(SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.

12:02:48 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:03:05 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:35:51 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 84 — “Making continuing appropriations for Head Start for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”

12:36:07 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minute of debate on H.J. Res. 84.

1:16:33 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:17:04 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

1:17:18 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to the replace the underlying bill with the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, pending reservation of a point of order.

1:21:37 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment were not germane. Sustained by the Chair.

1:24:23 P.M.

H.J. Res. 84

Mrs. Capps appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

3:20:58 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 8.

3:21:07 P.M.

Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 373.

3:22:00 P.M.

H. Res. 373

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 373 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 373, the question was put on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

4:44:00 P.M.

POINT OF PRIVILEGE – The Chair recognized Mr. Grayson for the purpose of rising to offer a resolution of privilege. Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not constitute a question of privilege.

5:01:00 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 373, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

5:02:57 P.M.

H. Res. 373

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 373 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”

5:29:11 P.M.

H. Res. 373

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 186 (Roll no. 531).

5:37:17 P.M.

H. Res. 373

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 186 (Roll no. 532).

5:37:19 P.M.

H. Res. 373

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:38:33 P.M.

H.J. Res. 89

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. H.J. Res. 89 — “Making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the Joint Resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Joint Resolution until a time to be announced.

6:16:10 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. H.R. 3273 — “To establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth.”

6:16:35 P.M.

H.R. 3273

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.R. 3273.

7:01:59 P.M.

H.R. 3273

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

7:02:15 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.

7:03:58 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Brownley motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

7:07:13 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Mr. Sessions raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Sessions stated that the proposed amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane. Sustained by the Chair.

7:07:13 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

7:09:39 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

7:10:05 P.M.

H.R. 3273

Mr. Sessions moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.

7:34:34 P.M.

H.R. 3273

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 194 (Roll no. 533).

Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 89 — “Making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

That on Tuesday, September 17, at a time to be determined jointly by the Majority and Minority Leaders, there be 60 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Wyden and Vitter. That the only amendment in order to the Vitter amendment be one offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, both subject to debate under the time limit on the Vitter amendment. That no points of order be in order to these two amendments. That upon the expiration of the debate time the Senate proceed to vote on the Vitter amendment and any pending amendments, with the amendment and any amendments to it be subject to a 60-vote threshold to be agreed to.

Senator Wyden objected.

Senator Vitter later said he would add Blumenthal amendment #1878 (commercial building energy code study) to the list.

Request to vote on Vitter bill with no amendments in order

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to withdraw the Vitter amendment #1866 (this doesn’t make sense because the amendment isn’t pending) and that on Wednesday, September 25 at 3:00pm, the Senate discharge the relevant committees from consideration of his bill (didn’t specify bill number), the no exemption for Washington from Obamacare Act, and proceed to consideration of that bill, and that without any intervening motions or debate, the Senate proceed to 60 minutes of debate on that bill, evenly divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Senator Vitter, and that the bill not be subject to any amendments or motions to commit, and that after debate has expired, the bill be read a third time, and the Senate immediately vote on final passage, and that the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table.

That on Tuesday, September 17, at a time to be determined jointly by the Majority and Minority Leaders, there be 60 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Wyden and Vitter. That the only amendment in order to the Vitter amendment be one offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, both subject to debate under the time limit on the Vitter amendment. That no points of order be in order to these two amendments. That upon the expiration of the debate time the Senate proceed to vote on the Vitter amendment and any pending amendments, with the amendment and any amendments to it be subject to a 60-vote threshold to be agreed to.

Senator Wyden objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent to vote on his bill next week with no amendments or motions in order.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to withdraw the Vitter amendment #1866 (this doesn’t make sense because the amendment isn’t pending) and that on Wednesday, September 25 at 3:00pm, the Senate discharge the relevant committees from consideration of his bill (didn’t specify bill number), the no exemption for Washington from Obamacare Act, and proceed to consideration of that bill, and that without any intervening motions or debate, the Senate proceed to 60 minutes of debate on that bill, evenly divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Senator Vitter, and that the bill not be subject to any amendments or motions to commit, and that after debate has expired, the bill be read a third time, and the Senate immediately vote on final passage, and that the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table.

Senator Gillibrand asked consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Gillibrand amendment #1860 (disaster relief/emergency assistance for energy efficiency products). Senator Vitter also objected to calling up her amendment and asked consent to call up a series of amendments, and vote on his health care amendment and an alternative. Senator Wyden objected to his request. He then asked the same consent he’s asked several times today to vote on his bill with no amendments in order. Senator Wyden objected to this request. Finally, Senator Vitter objected to Gillibrand’s original request.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #219, the nomination of Victoria Nuland, of VA, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs).

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s pr oceedings and had approved it. Mr. Johnson (OH) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (OH) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed furt her proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:20:15 A.M.

H.R. 2775

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 339. H.R. 2775 — “To condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”

9:20:20 A.M.

H.R. 2775

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2775 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted.

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.

11:31:30 A.M.

Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 12, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013, and that the order of the House on January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.

11:32:08 A.M.

_ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:45:22 A.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

12:45:15 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting principles for modernizing the military compensation and retirement systems requested by section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act forFiscal Year 2013. – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-60).

12:46:37 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

1:39:34 P.M.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

1:39:44 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

1:39:45 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2013.

If the Senate receives a message that the House adopted S.Con.Res.22, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will convene for a pro forma session only on Monday, August 12th at 12:00pm.

Executive nominations are automatically returned to the White House when the Senate is adjourned for 30 days or more.

Since unanimous consent was not reached to waive this requirement, this pro forma will occur in order to prevent those executive nominations from being returned.

If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.22, the Senate will meet on the following dates and at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

– Friday, August 2nd at 11:45am

– Tuesday, August 6th at 10:30am

– Friday, August 9th at 12:00pm

– Tuesday, August 13th at 12:00pm

– Friday, August 16th at 12:00pm

– Tuesday, August 20th at 12:00pm

– Friday, August 23rd at 12:00pm

– Tuesday, August 27th at 9:00am

– Friday, August 30th at 2:00pm

– Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:15am and

– Friday, September 6th at 5:00pm.

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, September 9, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #185 Vernon S. Broderick – to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate on the nomination equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. Only roll call vote is expected Monday evening; one of the nominations is expected to be confirmed by voice vote.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:14:31 A.M.

H.R. 367

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 367 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.”

9:14:42 A.M.

H.R. 367

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:15:06 A.M.

H.R. 367

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postopned.

9:42:50 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 437).

9:47:49 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 438).

9:51:52 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Latham amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 439).

9:55:00 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 440).

9:58:12 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 441).

10:01:43 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 442).

10:04:38 A.M.

H.R. 367

On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 443).

10:05:12 A.M.

H.R. 367

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 367.

10:05:38 A.M.

H.R. 367

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:05:49 A.M.

H.R. 367

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a section to the bill titled “Protecting Jobs, Economic Growth, and the Health and Safety of the American Public”.

10:16:07 A.M.

H.R. 367

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

10:23:52 A.M.

H.R. 367

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 444).

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 222 — “Recognizing the long-term partnership and friendship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, working together towards peace and security in the Middle East.”

10:33:37 A.M.

H. Res. 222

An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Royce, to insert a complete new text.

10:33:40 A.M.

H. Res. 222

On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.

10:33:55 A.M.

H. Res. 222

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

10:34:20 A.M.

H. Res. 222

An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Royce, to add a complete new preamble.

10:34:24 A.M.

H. Res. 222

On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.

10:34:39 A.M.

H. Res. 222

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10:34:44 A.M.

H.R. 2009

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 322. H.R. 2009 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from enforcing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”

10:34:49 A.M.

H.R. 2009

In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit the bill from altering, impacting, delaying or weakening section 1401 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which provides tax credits to middle class families to purchase health insurance or section 1421 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which provides tax credits to small businesses for the purchase of health insurance coverage for employees.

12:17:56 P.M.

H.R. 2009

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 230 (Roll no. 446).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:52:09 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 22

Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 22 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”

12:52:49 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 22

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

12:52:54 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 22

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:53:49 P.M.

Congressional Award Board – Pursuant to section 803(a) of the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act (2 U.S.C. 803(a)), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Hudson of North Carolina to the Congressional Award Board.

12:54:02 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Thanks to the women in this room and people all across the country, we worked really hard — and it’s now been more than three years since Congress passed the Affordable Care Act and I signed it into law. It’s been nearly a year since the Supreme Court upheld the law under the Constitution. And, by the way, six months ago, the American people went to the polls and decided to keep going in this direction. So the law is here to stay.

I’ll do everything in my power to make sure nothing like this happens again by holding the responsible parties accountable, by putting in place new checks and new safeguards, and going forward, by making sure that the law is applied as it should be — in a fair and impartial way.

They exemplified the very idea of citizenship — that with our God-given rights come responsibilities and obligations to ourselves and to others. They embodied that idea. That’s the way they died. That’s how we must remember them. And that’s how we must live.